by StephenBaxter (Author)
LONGTUSK continues the story begun in Stephen Baxter's critically acclaimed MAMMOTH. The second novel of a trilogy it takes the story that spans millions of years back to its genesis with the story of one of mammoth kinds first heroes - the bull LONGTUSK, whose heroic example inspired the actions of MAMMOTH's heroine, SILVERHAIR. LONGTUSK is responsible for leading the mammoths away from the first incursion of the dreaded human hunters, taking them to safety on the Asian landmass and in so doing changing the very architecture of Earth' prehistoric geology. Although an anthropomorphic fantasy LONGTUSK is full of the trademark strengths of narrative exuberance, epic vision and detailed research that have made Baxter such a pre-eminent SF writer around the world. But more than anything it continues the job of bringing mammoths to live as richly imagined complex animals with a fully realised myth cycle all their own.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 20 Jan 2000
ISBN 10: 0575068574
ISBN 13: 9780575068575
Book Overview: A major achievement from one of the world's most successful SF writers A six-figure deal already signed in the US. Book 1 to be published October 1999 Book one garnered rave reviews in the genre and mainstream press Perfect for both fans of Stephen Baxter and Jean M. Auel The imaginative leap of Watership Down bought to that most inspiring and legendary of mammals - the mammoth